Lot 793 D α

A 14k tri-colour gold toothpick holder

Of flat navette form, decorated with red transluscent enamel over guilloché bordered by beaded white enamel strips and chased laurel foliage on sablé ground. The lid with a laurel-bordered medallion with a hair inlay, diamond set vase motif, and an enamel coat-of-arms inscribed "gratitude". The underside with a polychrome enamel rosette. The lid with a mirror. Including a case from Kugel art dealers. 1.2 x 9 x 3 cm. Weight 78.8 g.
England, ca. 1790.